Siege Online is a free-to-play MMORPG (yes, another one of those) set in a medieval world in the midst of civil war. So far, so familiar. This one’s a bit different though, focusing on castle and town construction more than World of Warcraft-style combat. It’s been released today in an English language version.
Here’s the trailer for the original Russian release back in 2010.
Okay, so it might not be the prettiest thing out there, but Siege Online is at least trying something else. There’s apparently ”around 100 different buildings are available for players to develop their personal castles and their army with more than 40 different troops”. You can take part in PvP battles, as well the familiar MMO staples; events, daily quests and the like. Here’s how Western distributor Mousee Games describe the title.
The rules for combat in Siege Online are simple, but like in chess, the numbers of tactics you can use are infinite. Build an army that can conquer enemy castles while also defending your realm from invaders. Success in battle depends on in-depth combat preparation as well as the ability to make the right decisions in while facing tough situations on the battlefield. Brute force and fast-clicking alone won’t help you win! The complex economic system reflects the real world and includes crafting, trading, mining, hunting and herb gathering. You will need to be shrewd to prosper!
You can find out more over at the Siege Online website.
